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“Men may convert stereotypically feminine feelings, such as sadness or vulnerability, into feelings like anger or pride—feelings more socially acceptable for them to experience.”
—Psychologist Barbra Markway

In a dark time when echoes of carnival soca contest with gunshots and the daily litany of abuse, greed, corruption and the culture of self, the recent Hilton tribute to Maria Alonzo, singer, teacher, mentor, selfless mother figure and inspiration to many Holy Name Convent Port-of-Spain alumnae,...

Calypsonians seem too into lip service when it comes to the treatment of their own. This was apparent at a tribute to the iconic “Master Blaster” of the piano, Ralph “Ralphie” Davies, last Friday when not a single calypsonian turned up to pay tribute to this great son of the soil.

Responding to the February 14 deadly school shooting in Florida, US President Donald Trump resorted once again to casting the issue as one of mental illness, while disregarding the fact that gun violence took the life and promise of 17 people.